Dr Hector Archila is an entrepreneurial academic driving innovation on engineered biobased structures for high performance buildings that are climate neutral, healthy and regenerative. Hector work’s at the interface between industry and academia, teaching the new generation, leading businesses, raising funds and carrying out scientific and applied research on biobased building materials. His research explores environmental, social and economically feasible bio-based building solutions that tackle global challenges by integrating Circular Economy principles, Data Science and Disruptive Business Models. He is cofounder and CEO of Amphibia BASE Ltd, a UK based firm that provides design, engineering and R&D solutions with sustainable construction materials and has also led the construction of 30+ low-carbon new-builds with the right balance of conventional construction and biobased materials including bamboo, timber and straw.